Dijon Mustard

Mustard is a condiment we like to recommend. Compared to high-calorie mayonnaise, it has zero fat. Compared to ketchup, it has zero sugars and carbs. In fact, at 5 calories per teaspoon, this is one of the best ways to … Continue reading →

In the US, mustard is big business – sales are around $300 million a year. But this is not as high as ketchup sales, estimated at over $500 million annually. We’d like to see the numbers even out, because from … Continue reading →

Salutations, today is Cinco De Mayo. Originally a Mexican holiday commemorating a great military victory 150 years ago, it has come to symbolize, especially in the US, Mexican heritage day. A very important piece of that heritage is the scrumptious … Continue reading →

1. Mustard is made from the ground seeds of a mustard plant, water, vinegar, and optionally some flavorings and spices. 2. The Romans mixed unfermented grape juice, known as must, with ground mustard seeds (called sinapis) to make “burning must”, … Continue reading →